Kate Middleton owns Anya Hindmarch’s Neeson Small Square Tote—a handwoven basket-style tote in chalk-hued capra leather, finished with the label’s signature woven bow on the front.
The Princess first carried it on 12 July 2025, at the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles Final, where it rounded off a crisp tennis-whites ensemble (pictured below).
It’s clearly earned its place in her rotation since—she’s carried it four times across two summers, most recently at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. That’s a lot of repeat wear for one bag, and a good sign she genuinely reaches for it (pictured below).
About the tote:
The Neeson is Anya Hindmarch’s take on the basket bag, reworked in leather rather than raffia.
Each one is handwoven by hand from capra leather—a supple, lightweight goat leather with a soft sheen—in a herringbone weave that gives the bag its structured, tapered basket shape.
Kate carries the “chalk” colourway, a warm off-white that reads as soft cream in most light and works with just about everything she pairs it with in summer.
The Princess carries the compact “small square” version of the style, measuring roughly H20cm x W40cm x D17cm—generous enough for day-to-day essentials without tipping into oversized.
The slim leather top handles are adjustable, so it can be carried in the hand or slipped over the shoulder.
The detailing is where the Anya Hindmarch signatures come in: a woven leather bow sits on the front, a small D-ring hangs from a leather tab on the side, and there’s a zipped top to keep everything secure.
Inside, you’ll find a large leather slip pocket, plus the brand’s embossed bow and logo.
Where to buy:
The Neeson Small Square Tote in chalk retails for £950 in the UK and $1,490 in the US (US pricing includes duties and tariffs).
- UK—Anya Hindmarch: in stock at the time of writing.
- US—Anya Hindmarch US: currently available.
If chalk isn’t available in your region, the Neeson is made in other colourways and sizes—it’s worth browsing the wider Neeson collection for the same handwoven look in a different shade.
Kate Middleton and Anya Hindmarch:
Kate is a long-standing Anya Hindmarch customer, though until recently her pieces from the label were almost all evening bags.
The Princess owns the Maud clutch in both black and white satin, a woven fan-shaped clutch, a sparkling gold box clutch and a red lizard-print clutch—a collection that leans firmly towards occasion dressing.
The Neeson marks a shift: it’s Kate’s first proper daytime bag from the brand, and a much roomier, practical choice. It’s easy to see why she keeps returning to the piece for relaxed summer engagements.
About Anya Hindmarch:
Anya Hindmarch is a British accessories label founded in London in 1987 by the designer of the same name. It built its reputation on beautifully made leather goods with a streak of wit and warmth—think personalised, bespoke pieces and playful designs that don’t take themselves too seriously.
The brand’s best-known moment came in 2007 with the “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” canvas tote, a sustainability project that sparked queues around the block, sold out almost instantly and fed directly into the national conversation that led to charging for plastic bags in the UK. Alongside those headline-grabbing pieces, the label has quietly become a go-to for elegant, handcrafted everyday bags like the Neeson.
Anya Hindmarch holds a royal warrant as a manufacturer of handbags and leather goods, and remains one of Britain’s most recognisable independent accessories houses.
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